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On 12 July 1856, US citizen William Walker declared himself president of where?

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On 12 July 1856, US citizen William Walker declared himself president of where?
posted Dec 1, 2015 by Varuna Magar

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Of which country did US citizen William Walker declare himself president, on 12 July 1856?

  • William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was a U.S. physician, lawyer, journalist, adventurer, and soldier of fortune who attempted to conquer several Latin American countries in the mid-19th century.

  • He held the presidency of the Republic of Nicaragua from 1856 to 1857 and was executed by the government of Honduras in 1860.

More in the Article on William Walker with details on this Soldier of Fortune.

answer Dec 2, 2015 by anonymous
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